Birth Control Pills Questions (Page 3)

Brown discharge/spotting during "placebo" week pills. Is this my period? Or could I be pregnant?

I've had a surgical abortion about 4 weeks and 5 days ago. The Sunday following my abortion I was put on birth control pills, Microgestin fe 1/20. I've taken them every single day on time except on one occasion an hour late. I've been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend during... read more

Are these symptoms normal after missing a birth control pill?

I accidently missed a pill on 4/26 and began to spot a few hours later. The next day on 4/27 it turned into heavy bleeding and cramps. I had realized I missed a pill when I popped out Sundays pill instead of Mondays pill. I doubled up and took two. I called my doctor and she said that it was normal... read more

Can birth control and Plan B combined make your period late?

I have been on the Alesse Birth Control pill for only one month, I have been extremely busy the last two weeks and have missed abut 3 of my pills by a couple of hours each. On December 22nd I did not take my pill at all, but when I got home the next day, I took both of them as soon as possible. The... read more

Can I be pregnant if I had sex the day before and the day after I got my NEXPLANON removed?

I had sex and the day before and after after I got my implant removed and haven't had my period since the day I got my implant removed. Could I be pregnant? I was put on the pill the same day I got my NEXPLANON removed.

Does anybody feel worse since taking the Epclusa?

I feel like im dying everyday its funny before i started i wanted to research on the pill and i tried searching this medication to see the side effects and there was nothing bad about it and i was very scared to try it, but i had chronic hepatitis C for over 20 yrs so i was anxious to get rid of it... read more

Pregnant on the pill and condoms?

I am on the pill. I take it religiously every day at the same time. My boyfriend and I also use condoms, so I’m aware that my chances are extremely low but I have been peeing more than normal which makes me paranoid! I’m sure I’m just paranoid and it’s nothing to worry about... read more

What birth control pills have the least side effects for depression and anxiety?

After starting birth control pills I noticed I became irritable, had anxiety, sleeplessness and fatigue so I would like to know what birth control pill I should be taking to eliminate this side effect. I was on lo loestrin .

What is a medical abortion and what is a morning after pill?

I am currently on birth control pills Apri and never missed a pill. Yesterday I was on my 7th pill.

I been on this pill for 2 years. Never missed a pill. I got worried and took an emergency pill yesterday for protection. My bf did not used a condom. Did I do okay, taking the emergency pill or was I protected with my birth control pills? I take my pills every morning same time. Thank you,

Junel Fe 1/20 - How long before you can start having sex?

How long after you start using Junel that you can start having sex without being worried?

I accidentally took my birth control pills backwards what should I do?

I'm currently taking ortho-tri-cyclen and have always been on time and have regular periods. I just had my period the last week of January and it started again Feb 5 (wed) which is very unusual for me, then I just realized I've been taking my birth control pills backwards for this month... read more

If taking birth control for the first time on Monday, shall I take missed Sunday pill as well?

First time starting birth control pills and decided to do a quick start. I started on Monday instead of Sunday. I took Sunday pill and Monday pill together because I skipped Monday. Is that correct way?

I am on Lo Loestrin Fe, forgot one white pill?

Hi, I am taking the Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pills and I forgot to take yesterday's WHITE pill. Today is the last one, and then I am taking the 2 brown ones, tomorrow and the day after. Is that a real risk for me? Can I have normal intercourse or should I use condoms? Should I take... read more

Does the flu shot reduce the effectiveness of the birth control pill? Do I need back up protection?

... if I just got the flu shot?

I accidentally took two of my active birth control pills?

One day I guess I had completely forgotten that I took my pill at the scheduled time and took another 2 hours later in a frenzy because I thought I didn't take it at all. Then I realized that I took two in one day! What do I do?? I was feeling a little bit of cramps, was this because of taking... read more